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Description
It can be challenging to engage students in class discussion and build community in synchronous, online courses. This teaching practice addresses these challenges by scaffolding synchronous in-class discussions with asynchronous discussion posts. This practice engenders community and promotes student engagement.
Publisher Location
Las Vegas (Nev.)
Publication Date
1-23-2021
Publisher
UNLV Office of Faculty Affairs
Language
English
Keywords
Discussion; Discussions; Synchronous discussions; Community; Community building; Online discussions
Disciplines
Education | Higher Education | Scholarship of Teaching and Learning
File Format
File Size
200 KB
Recommended Citation
Slife, Nathan M. and Bowden, Gillian, "Promoting Discussion and Community in Online Synchronous Courses" (2021). UNLV Best Teaching Practices Expo. 150.
https://digitalscholarship.unlv.edu/btp_expo/150
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